About
This cactus with usually solitary, short-cylindrical stems to 20cm tall, with fine yellow spines and numerous bright yellow or orange flowers 2cm across in summer.
About the genus
Rebutia can be solitary or clustering cacti, with globose or shortly cylindrical, ribbed or tuberculate stems, and showy funnel-shaped flowers
Growing conditions
SunlightFull sun
Soil typeChalk, Loam, Sand
Soil pHAcid, Neutral
Soil moistureWell-drained
AspectSouth-facing, West-facing
ExposureSheltered
UK hardinessH2
Plant details
Plant typeCactus Succulent, Conservatory Greenhouse, Houseplants
HabitBushy
FoliageEvergreen
Height0.1-0.5 metres
Spread0-0.1 metre
Time to full height5-10 years
Suggested usesPatio and container plants
Native toBolivia
Care notes
CultivationUnder glass, grow in standard cactus compost in full light with low humidity. From spring to summer, water moderately and apply a balanced liquid fertiliser 3 or 4 times; keep completely dry at other times
PruningNo pruning required
PropagationPropagate by seed at 21°C (70°F) in early spring, or remove offsets in spring or summer
Pest resistanceVulnerable to mealybugs
Disease resistanceRelatively disease resistant